sphere of influence
noun phrase
: a territorial area within which the political influence or the interests of one nation are held to be more or less paramount
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The big picture: In today's multipolar world, the U.S., Russia and China are all racing to secure their strategic interests and solidify — or expand — their spheres of influence.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Kremlin aggression is a desperate struggle of a failing empire to restore its sphere of influence.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The recipient of this accolade would have shown exceptional commitment to advancing sustainability practices, promoting social responsibility and fostering ethical governance within and beyond their spheres of influence
The entry period will close on April 7 at 6 p.m. Hong Kong time.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
An aggressive Trump administration may view Iraq as part of Iran’s sphere of influence, and Iran will try to cut its losses in Syria and Lebanon by strengthening its hand in Iraq.
—James Durso, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Kremlin aggression is a desperate struggle of a failing empire to restore its sphere of influence.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The recipient of this accolade would have shown exceptional commitment to advancing sustainability practices, promoting social responsibility and fostering ethical governance within and beyond their spheres of influence
The entry period will close on April 7 at 6 p.m. Hong Kong time.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
An aggressive Trump administration may view Iraq as part of Iran’s sphere of influence, and Iran will try to cut its losses in Syria and Lebanon by strengthening its hand in Iraq.
—James Durso, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sphere of influence
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“Sphere of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sphere%20of%20influence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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